HTC Mogul for Sprint Review::Things to consider Pros and Cons

The HTC Mogul for Sprint is the latest in a long line of Pocket PC powered device with slide-out keyboards from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC, and the replacement device for the discontinued Sprint PPC-6700. The Mogul also happens to be the first HTC branded device to be offered by any of the US mobile networks, who typically rebrand HTC's devices with their own names. The HTC Mogul jams a lot of features into a package that won't put off most road warriors, even if it might be a bit large for the typical consumer. With features like WiFi, EV-DO 3G data, and a 2 megapixel camera, the Mogul is a solid addition to Sprint's business handset lineup.

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

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T-Mobile MDA Vario III/HTC Kaiser Review::Things to consider Pros and Cons

I mentioned in my HTC Touch review that HTC seem to be pushing the envelope with their handsets at the moment. It's fair to say that HTC are adding features and functionality quicker than even Microsoft themselves. Now, with the Kaiser, HTC has thrown everything into the specifications listings - the only thing missing is the kitchen sink.

For example, GPS in on board, meaning your favourite satellite navigation programs will run without the need for extra Bluetooth sat-nav receivers. Get this handset and you can stick your Bluetooth GPS receiver on eBay, then never have to worry about charging and faffing with two seperate devices again. The HTC Kaiser - aka the HTC P4550 - is the true one-for-all device. Don't believe me? Read on...............................................
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Vodafone VDA V/v1415/HTC S710 Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

For two weeks now, I'm using a Vodafone VDA V (in the UK known as Vodafone 1415), which I got from Vodafone Germany for testing, as my primary smartphone.
The Vodafone VDA V is based on the HTC Vox (better known as HTC S710) and therefore also features Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 6 Standard. Powered by a TI OMAP 805 CPU at 201 MHz, the VDA V supports quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiFi b/g as well as Bluetooth 2.0 incl. A2DP and AVRC. Backed-up by 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM (which can be extended with microSD cards), the VDA V has a 2 megapixel camera for photos and video recording, features a 2.4" QVGA screen and measures 101 mm x 50 mm x 17.7 mm at a weight of 120 g.

However, the "hidden" highlight is the QWERTZ (depending on the origin of the device it also sports QWERTY) thumb keyboard which slides out. So the Vodafone VDA V might be the perfect messaging machine for everybody who is looking for an alternative solution to classical BlackBerry-styled devices.........................................................................

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O2 Xda nova/HTC Touch Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

HTC caught some attraction when the Taiwanese device maker announced the HTC Touch earlier this month for some good reasons - with the HTC Touch; HTC introduced the TouchFLO technology to their Windows Mobile device platform and I'm sure most of you have read everything about TouchFLO and the HTC Touch already. Nevertheless, since O2 brings up the Xda nova on sale from tomorrow, it makes sense to have a closer look on both devices again, identifying the similarities as well as the differences.

Both, the HTC Touch and the O2 Xda nova are based on HTC's Elf reference design platform and with the Elf, HTC tried to create a simple to use but stylish device to attract the consumer market better. Therefore the Touch/nova misses some of the latest but greatest technologies while on the other hand it sports new features. The HTC Elf platform is powered by Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile version - 6.0 Professional which means it's a smartphone. Both devices supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 90/1800/1900 MHz while 850 MHZ is left. This is pretty unusual for HTC devices, were all the latest devices quadband GSM. Nevertheless, leaving 850 MHz makes the device cheaper in production and therefore it's cheaper on sale. Also left is UMTS, not to talk about HSDPA but this isn't a big problem today - not for the segment HTC and the carriers try to target with the Touch. On the other hand, the Touch/nova features Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi b/g which makes it a mobile broadband connected device anyway - as long as a HotSpot is in range. Powered by a TI OMAP850 CPU at 201 MHz, the Touch/nova includes 128 MB ROM and 64 MB DDR RAM and both - HTC and O2 Germany are giving a free 1 GB microSD card with their versions of the HTC Elf.

On the back, the device features a 2 megapixel CMOS fixed focus camera for photo and video recording. And at a compact size of 99.9 mm x 58 mm x 13.9 mm the HTC Touch/O2 Xda nova weights 112 g only.

While the O2 and HTC designs are pretty similar, they have their differences. For instance O2 Germany decided to give the Xda nova housing a high gloss black finishing while HTC has given the HTC Touch a soft-touch like finishing:

Another difference,...........................

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Things to consider before splash money on O2 Xda trion aka HTC Hermes

the::mobile uk has a review of the O2 Xda Trion, and writes: "On the back you have the 2 megapixel camera on the top, with a self portrait mirror left to it (above is the external antenna connector) and a photo light right to the right: ... The camera also features a macro mode which is a nice gimmick but doesn't adds real value to the overall quality of the whole camera. ... the HTC Hermes isn't a "uber device" at all but what it does, it does well and it offers a feature richness, we haven't seen so far ..." Read more about the O2 Xda Trion.

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